2008 Cruisers Yacht 455 Express Motoryacht
This isn’t just a yacht. It’s a turn-key adventure platform, upgraded and outfitted for serious long-term cruising, whether your dreams take you through the Bahamas, the Florida Keys, the Great Loop... or wherever the horizon leads.
We spared no expense in preparing this 2008 Cruisers Yacht 455 Express into a true liveaboard dream. Step inside and you’ll immediately see why: a spacious aft cabin with ensuite head and jetted tub offers the privacy of a floating owners' suite. A generous forward cabin with its own head, a cozy convertible “cave” with twins that form a king, and a salon with a comfortable sleeper sofa mean up to eight guests can rest in comfort.
While this yacht is capable of reaching speeds up to 22 knots, we’ve always operated her like a true cruising trawler. At a comfortable 825–850 RPM, she makes 7–7.5 knots while burning only 3 GPH total on both engines, exceptional efficiency for a vessel of this size. Because we haven’t pushed the engines hard, they’ve experienced significantly less wear and tear, ensuring a longer service life and greater reliability for the next owner. Three favorable oil analyses (2023–2025) for main engines confirm clean bill of health. Both engines have approximately 1200 hours.
But it’s the upgrades that set this yacht apart:
Power & Autonomy: Four Epoch lithium batteries (1840Ah total) with dual Victron 3000w Quattro inverters allow you to run two 110v A/C units overnight on battery power. A complete Victron Cerbo/VE/NEMA2000 monitoring system with Touch 70 display lets you manage power like a pro. A Seawater Pro watermaker delivers up to 40 gallons per hour, meaning you’ll never worry about fresh water again.
Connectivity Anywhere: Starlink Flat High Performance antenna keeps you online even on remote Bahamian islands. Stream Netflix from a ceiling-mounted projector onto a retractable 60” salon screen—the comforts of home, anywhere.
Navigation & Safety: Helm panel rebuilt with a new Raymarine suite: dual 12” and single 9” Axiom+ chartplotters, P70Rs autopilot, FLIR M232 night vision camera, AR200 camera stabilization, RMK-10 keypad, Ray90 radio, AIS 700, Quantum 2 Doppler radar, and one rear facing CAM300 camera to assist in docking. Confidence and clarity at the helm, day or night.
Power Generation: New 9kw Onan generator (under 200 hours).
Comfort Upgrades: Two new Mabru variable speed A/C units (owner cabin and salon), two Dometic units (forward and cockpit), new refrigerator, new microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer combo, two bonus under-seat freezers, and a Cable Master 50A shore power system.
Deck & Tender Handling: Hurley Marine H3O+ dinghy davit system with electric/manual backup winch (dinghy sold separately), new Quick windlass, cockpit chain counter, with two upgraded AGM batteries, and more.
Why $395,000 is a Fair Price for This Cruisers Yachts 455
Every boater knows the truth: a yacht isn’t a financial investment—it’s an adventure you pay for. We’ve already factored that reality into our asking price.
Over the past two years, we’ve professionally installed more than $200,000 in upgrades, including both premium equipment and the skilled labor to install it. Anyone who’s refitted a yacht knows that the labor costs alone can rival the parts themselves. These upgrades cover only the major items—helm electronics, generator, electrical system, appliances, watermaker, Starlink, davit system—not the countless smaller additions (galleyware, projector screen, custom storage, etc.) that make the boat turnkey.
We purchased this yacht for $315,000 just two years ago. Add in the $200,000+ of upgrades (parts & labor), and the total invested exceeds $500,000. At our asking price of $395,000, you’re essentially getting a fully outfitted, ready-to-cruise yacht for far less than it would cost to buy and upgrade one yourself.
Yes, you can buy a less expensive boat, but then you’ll spend months of time, money, and aggravation chasing the same capabilities this yacht already has. With ours, the work is done, the systems are proven, and the receipts are in hand:
Seawater Pro Watermaker $4,144.00
Salon Projector $1,062.99
2x new Mabru A/C Units $9,700.00
new Onan 9kW Generator $16,880.32
4 Epoch 12v Batteries (1840 Ah) $15,894.90
2x Split 240 3000 watt Quattro Inverters $10,263.93
2x ELCIs $1,318.30
Cerbo/VE Networking & Touch 70 Display $945.90
Battery Charging for all batteries. $309.59
2x DC to DC Chargers $2,008.09
Smart Battery Protects in place of solenoids $234.60
Rear Facing Raymarine CAM300 camera $722.56
Auto-start Relay Timer from Quarttros to Genset $357.63
Vitrofrigo Stainless Steel Refrigorator/Freezer $2,304.72
Upgraded Bowthruster Batteries $1,915.99
Hurley Marine Davit System. $7,384.00
Replace Port & Starboard Shafts $3,860.00
Mantus 105lbs Anchor, Bridle & 125ft 3/8" chain $2,723.47
Starlink Performance (Gen 2) Kit $2,763.80
Helm Station Modification $5,125.20
Raymarine Package $22,319.30
Parts Total Only $112,239.29
Ask yourself: is there a liveaboard boat this capable, this upgraded, and this ready to go—for less money—anywhere else right now?
Your adventure starts here. Don’t let it cruise away.
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